isomeric
|i-so-mer-ic|
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/ˌaɪsəˈmɛrɪk/
relating to isomers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isomeric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isomerēs,' where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'meros' meant 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'isomerēs' transformed into the French word 'isomérique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'isomeric' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having equal parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to isomers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting isomers, which are compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties.
The isomeric forms of the compound exhibit different chemical properties.
Synonyms
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